Sr. Director, Human Resources

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Director for our Global Streaming Tech and Product HR team. Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, you will be a trusted partner working closely with Senior Leaders on culture, organizational design, performance, and the hiring & development of talent.

You will create HR programs which enable and support the businesses strategic plans. You will be responsible for providing strategic HR leadership, advice, coaching and guidance to the HR team, business leaders and employees, delivering a first-class HR service and proactively engaging on all people-related activities.

Whilst managing the US Global Streaming HR team, this role will partner closely with HR Partners and business leaders across the US, United Kingdom and Europe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic HR & Planning

• Support and oversee the HR Partners and Business Leaders in the creation of strategic people plan that delivers the business objectives & growth through its most important asset, its people, with an emphasis on programs that drive high performance and empowering cultures.
• Work with HR Partners and leadership teams to identify and deliver organizational design programs that support the business goals & objectives.

Leadership & Culture

• Partner with the leadership team to deliver first class human resources and employee engagement experiences.
• Analyze data on the success of the engagement activities and utilize this to drive future initiatives.
• Utilize the employee data from HRIS to inform and drive tailored employee experiences. Identify trends which can inform the People strategy and influence leadership decisions.
• Lead and manage the US based HR team, supporting their engagement, growth & development.
• Create programs which drive accountability and ownership for culture and inclusion to all.
• Pipeline future talent. Identify and create programs which attract, develop, and engage current and future talent.

Talent Management & Recruitment

• Drive the talent identification, management, and succession planning of talent across the business.
• Collaborate with internal HR partners and the Talent Development team to create growth and development opportunities for our employees.
• Identify training needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Provide coaching to employees & managers, offering feedback and advice on issues in a proactive and compassionate manner.
• When required, assist in the hiring of talent, working in partnership with the hiring managers and Talent Acquisition team.
• Oversee the delivery of all administration, process & contracts through the HR systems and team ensuring accuracy and fast execution to create a positive candidate experience.
• Ensure best in class onboarding for all talent.

Employee Relations

• Lead on complex Employee Relations cases, providing clear and directive actions to resolve situations in a timely manner.
• Provide support, advice, and guidance to your HR team on all employee relation cases where required; be aware of ongoing cases and potential escalations.
• Track and identify trends with ER cases and create strategies to avoid repeat situations
• Manage and communicate HR policies; develop and implement HR practices and procedures aligned to meet the needs of the business. Ensure compliance with relevant local laws.
• Work with leaders and employees to establish and maintain a positive work environment which encourages the full use of the organization’s talents and abilities.
• Oversee the creation and execution of Employee Survey action plans and engagement and communications activities.
• Be trusted by the business to provide expert advice, coaching, and thought leadership.
• Partner with Employment Law and other internal HR partners to resolve situations.

Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of professional HR experience
• Solid HR Director or similar level with experience of building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrates leadership competence in driving culture change, coaching and development.
• Experience of organizational design and execution of change.
• Experience in managing HR within a fast-paced dynamic & creative environment.
• Exceptional employment law knowledge and experience of managing complex change.
• Experience in creating and executing HR strategies along with tactical priorities.
• Must be able work independently in a fast-paced creative environment.
• Able to engage, influence and develop strong relationships within a diverse business environment.
• Our organization is heavily matrixed so the ability to navigate this, collaborate and ensure all stakeholders are communicated with is key.
• Multi-tasking is crucial for this role; you will be someone that is solutions focused and able to deliver on potentially complex matters in a timely and efficient way. You’ll consider attention to detail one of your strengths, working with a methodical approach, prioritizing your workload and have great organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate across all levels and flex your style in various scenarios.
• You’re able to really demonstrate the ‘human’ in human resources, understanding your groups and identifying creative ways in which to engage them in all people related activity.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel for work related business as needed

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, which currently requires contributing from the New York, NY office a minimum of three days per week. Beginning January 5, 2026, hybrid employees will be required to work from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $195,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible).

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.